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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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SEC Inquiry
Beginning in January 2021, the Company received formal and informal requests from the SEC Division of Enforcement, seeking
information in connection with a non-public fact-finding inquiry. On January 17, 2025, without admitting to or denying the SEC’s
findings, the Company reached a settlement with the SEC concerning alleged reporting, books and records, internal accounting
controls and disclosure controls and procedures violations. The Company paid a $3.0 million civil penalty during the first quarter of
2025, and the investigation is now concluded.
Derivative Actions Related to 2022 Restatement
Between January 11, 2023, and April 11, 2024, several derivative actions were filed, purportedly on behalf of the Company, naming
as defendants certain of the Company’s present and former executive officers and directors and concerning allegedly false and
misleading statements or omissions made between August 12, 2021 and March 1, 2022, which were alleged to have artificially
inflated the Company’s stock price and caused the Company to restate, in 2022, its previously issued financial statements as of and
for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The first such derivative action was filed on January 11, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, by stockholder
Doreen R. Lampert (the “Lampert Derivative Action”). The Company was named as a nominal defendant. The Lampert Derivative
Action asserted claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, (ii) unjust enrichment, and (iii) violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange
Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.
A second derivative action was filed on May 19, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, by stockholder
Jennifer Hammond (the “Hammond Derivative Action”). The Hammond Derivative Action asserted claims for (i) breach of
fiduciary duty, (ii) aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, (iii) unjust enrichment, (iv) waste of corporate assets, and (v)
violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.
A third derivative action was filed on July 10, 2023, in the District Court for the Eighth Judicial District in Clark County, Nevada,
by stockholder Nicholas R. Ingrao (the “Ingrao Derivative Action”). The Ingrao Derivative Action asserted claims for (i) breach of
fiduciary duty and (ii) unjust enrichment.
A fourth derivative action was filed on July 12, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, by stockholder
Dana Hepworth (the “Hepworth Derivative Acton”). The Hepworth Derivative Action asserted claims for (i) breach of fiduciary
duty, (ii) aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, (iii) unjust enrichment, (iv) waste of corporate assets, and (v) violations of
Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.
On March 11, 2024, the Hammond Derivative Action and the Hepworth Derivative Action were voluntarily dismissed and, on April
11, 2024, the same stockholders filed a single complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, containing
substantially similar allegations as those contained in the dismissed actions (the “Hammond and Hepworth Derivative Action”).
On December 2, 2024, the parties to the Lampert Derivative Action, the Ingrao Derivative Action, and the Hammond and Hepworth
Derivative Action (collectively, the “Derivative Actions”) executed a Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement (the “Stipulation of
Settlement”), which set out the terms of a global settlement of the Derivative Actions.
On December 13, 2024, the plaintiff in the Ingrao Derivative Action filed an Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of
Proposed Shareholders Derivative Settlement. On April 3, 2025, the Court in the Ingrao Derivative Action entered a final order
approving the settlement. The only monetary component of the Stipulation of Settlement was a $1.0 million fee and expense award
to counsel for plaintiffs in the Derivative Actions, which the Company paid on April 2, 2025. In accordance with the final order
approving the settlement, the Ingrao Derivative Action was dismissed on April 3, 2025. The Court in the Lampert Derivative Action
dismissed that action on April 10, 2025, following a joint request of the parties. On May 20, 2025, the court overseeing the
Hammond and Hepworth Derivative Action dismissed that action.
Securities Litigation Concerning the PepsiCo Inc. Distribution Agreement
The Company and individual executives were named as defendants in two putative securities class actions, both filed in the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of Florida and concerning, among other things, allegedly false and misleading statements or
omissions concerning the Company’s distribution agreement with Pepsi and the Company’s growth. The first putative securities
class action was filed on November 22, 2024. The complaint asserts claims for violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act,
Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The second putative securities class action was filed on
January 14, 2025. The complaint also asserts claims for violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act, Rule 10b-5 promulgated
thereunder, and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. On March 3, 2025, the Court issued an order consolidating the two putative
securities class actions (the "Securities Class Action") and appointing Lead Plaintiff and Lead Counsel. Lead Plaintiff filed an
Amended Complaint on April 25, 2025, naming the Company, its CEO, CFO and Chief of Staff as defendants. The Amended
Complaint asserts claims for violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act, Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Section
20(a) of the Exchange Act. The Amended Complaint was filed on behalf of stockholders who purchased or otherwise acquired
shares of the Company’s stock between May 9, 2023 and November 5, 2024. On June 13, 2025, the Company filed a motion to
dismiss seeking complete dismissal of all claims. The motion to dismiss was fully briefed on September 5, 2025 and remains
pending.
The Company has been named as a nominal defendant and certain of its current and former executive officers and directors have
been named as defendants in derivative actions pending in federal and state court in Nevada, concerning, among other things,
allegedly false and misleading statements or omissions concerning the Company’s distribution agreement with Pepsi and the
Company’s growth. The first of these derivative actions was filed on December 16, 2024, in the U.S. District Court of the District of
Nevada, by purported stockholder Kurt Dobler (the "Dobler Derivative Action"). The Company was named as a nominal defendant.
The complaint asserts claims for (i) violations of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act, (ii) breach of fiduciary duty, (iii) unjust
enrichment, (iv) waste of corporate assets, (v) gross mismanagement, (vi) abuse of control, and (vii) contribution under Section
10(b) and 21D of the Exchange Act, solely against the Company’s CEO and CFO. The second of these derivative actions was filed
on January 31, 2025, in the U.S. District Court of the District of Nevada, by purported stockholder Mark Stoyanoff (the “Stoyanoff
Derivative Action”). The Company was named as a nominal defendant. The complaint asserts claims for (i) breach of fiduciary
duty, (ii) aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, (iii) unjust enrichment, (iv) violations of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act
and Rule 14a-9, (v) abuse of control, and (vi) waste of corporate assets. The Dobler Derivative Action and the Stoyanoff Derivative
Action were consolidated on March 5, 2025 (the “Consolidated Derivative Action”) and have been stayed through a decision on the
motion to dismiss in the Securities Class Action. The third of these derivative actions was filed on February 7, 2025, in District
Court, Clark County, Nevada, by purported stockholder Shadia Khan Sunny (the “Sunny Derivative Action”). The complaint asserts
claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, (ii) unjust enrichment, (iii) abuse of control, and (iv) waste of corporate assets. The fourth of
these derivative actions was filed on February 11, 2025, also in District Court, Clark County, Nevada, by purported stockholder
David Murphy (the “Murphy Derivative Action”). The complaint asserts claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, and (ii) unjust
enrichment. The fifth of these derivative actions was filed on March 31, 2025, also in District Court, Clark County, Nevada, by
purported stockholder Suzanne Flannery (the “Flannery Derivative Action,” together with Sunny Derivative Action and Murphy
Derivative Action, the “State Court Derivative Actions”). The complaint asserts claims for (i) breach of fiduciary duty, and (ii)
unjust enrichment. The State Court Derivative Actions were consolidated on June 9, 2025, and have been stayed through a decision
on the motion to dismiss in the Securities Class Action.
The Company believes that the claims asserted in the foregoing putative securities class actions and derivative actions are without
merit and that the likelihood of loss is remote. However, the ultimate outcome of these actions may differ materially from the
Company’s current expectations, and the Company is unable to reasonably estimate a range of losses at this time. The Company
will vigorously defend itself and its current and former executive officers and directors.
California Consumer Class Action
On January 22, 2025, the Company and certain individuals were named as defendants in a putative class action filed in the U.S.
District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint alleges, on behalf of a putative nationwide class of all purchasers
of Celsius products, that plaintiff and other class members were misled regarding the alleged financial relationship between Celsius
and the individual defendants, who allegedly promoted the Company’s products on social media. The complaint asserts claims for
(i) violation of California’s Consumers Legal Remedies Act and Unfair Competition Law, (ii) unjust enrichment, and (iii) negligent
misrepresentation. On August 18, 2025, the court dismissed the plaintiff's complaint with leave to amend. On October 15, 2025, a
motion to dismiss, or in the alternative, transfer, the amended complaint was filed on behalf of all defendants.
The Company believes that the claims asserted in this putative class action are without merit and that the likelihood of loss is
remote. However, the ultimate outcome of these actions may differ materially from the Company’s current expectations, and the
Company is unable to reasonably estimate a range of losses at this time. The Company will vigorously defend itself against this
allegation.
Strong Arm Productions
On May 4, 2021, plaintiffs Strong Arm Productions USA, Inc., Tramar Dillard p/k/a Flo Rida, and D3M Licensing Group, LLC
filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. Plaintiffs
asserted that the Company breached two endorsement and licensing agreements that were entered into, between Plaintiffs and the
Company in 2014 and 2016. Plaintiffs alleged the Company had reached certain revenue and sales benchmarks set forth in the 2014
agreement that entitled them to receive 2.25 million shares (as adjusted for the Forward Stock Split) of the Company's common
stock. In addition, the Plaintiffs claimed they were entitled to receive unspecified royalties under the 2016 agreement.
A jury trial commenced on this matter on January 10, 2023. On January 18, 2023, the jury rendered a verdict against the Company
for $82.6 million in compensatory damages. On June 27, 2023, the court denied the Company’s post-trial motions which sought (i)
dismissal of the case notwithstanding the verdict based on the plain language of the contracts at issue; (ii) in the alternative, granting
a new trial; or (iii) in the alternative, reducing the award of damages to $2.1 million, which reflects the Company’s stock price on
the date that the jury found the relevant revenue and sales benchmarks at issue were met.
The Company believed that the jury verdict was not supported by the facts of the case or applicable law and was the result of
significant trial error, and there were strong grounds for appeal. The Company filed a notice of appeal to the Fourth District Court
of Appeal (“DCA”) for the State of Florida on February 21, 2023. By order dated December 11, 2024, the Fourth DCA granted the
Company’s requested relief, in part, by vacating the amount of the jury’s verdict and directing a retrial on that issue, while affirming
the jury’s finding of liability. On December 19, 2024, the Company requested the DCA rehear the appeal, and on February 6, 2025,
the DCA denied that rehearing request. On February 28, 2025, the Company filed a Notice to Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction of
the Florida Supreme Court. The Company intends to continue to vigorously challenge the judgment through the appeal processes.
As a result of the February 6, 2025 decision, the Company has estimated a range of possible outcomes between $57.8 million and
$100.2 million, inclusive of interest and fees. The Company accrued a liability at the low end of the range in the amount of $57.8
million, reflected in accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2025. The ultimate amount
of the judgment that the Company may be required to pay will also include interest incurred between September 30, 2025 and the
payment date, and could be materially different than the amount the Company has accrued. The Company cannot predict or estimate
the duration or ultimate outcome of this matter.
Eniva Trademark Litigation Concerning Vibe-Formative Marks
On March 20, 2025, the Company filed a declaratory judgment action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota against
Eniva USA, Inc. (“Eniva”), seeking a declaration that the Company's use and registration of various VIBE-formative marks do not
infringe Eniva’s trademark rights. The dispute follows proceedings filed by Eniva at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board,
alleging that the Company's marks are likely to cause confusion with its own VIBE-registered mark used on liquid dietary
supplements.
On April 10, 2025, Eniva filed its answer and counterclaims, asserting, among other things, that the Company's use of the VIBE-
formative marks constitutes trademark infringement under federal and state law, false designation of origin, and unfair competition.
Eniva further seeks an order declaring that the Company is not entitled to register its marks. Eniva seeks injunctive relief, damages,
cancellation of the Company’s trademark applications, and attorneys’ fees.
The Company believes Eniva’s claims are without merit and the likelihood of loss is remote. However, the ultimate outcome of
these actions may differ materially from the Company’s current expectations, and the Company is unable to reasonably estimate a
range of losses at this time. The Company will vigorously defend its rights to use its intellectual property.
Commitments
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had purchase commitments to third parties of $606.7 million. These purchase obligations
are primarily related to third-party suppliers and have arisen through the normal course of business. Contracts that specify that the
Company will purchase all or a portion of its requirements of a specific product or service from a supplier, but do not include a
fixed or minimum quantity, are excluded from the obligations quantified above.
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had long term contractual obligations aggregating to approximately $18.0 million, which
related primarily to suppliers, sponsorships, and other related marketing activities.